No Cook Lemon Crunch Dessert Recipe is a no-bake dessert sensation that’s crunchy, smooth, sweet, and salty.
🔴 This is a super recipe to make with your kids! They love crushing the pretzels. Additionally, there’s no using a sharp knife and no hot stove to deal with!
Before we get to the recipe a little recap…..
It’s all over – Sleeping late. Playing DS all day. Watching tv all day. Staying in pj’s all day….or staying in undies all day. Ok, NOT ME!! The boys!
School starts Tuesday. Now the days will be an endless sea of homework, tests, projects, Scouts, & swim for them. Packing lunches and snacks, carpool (oh, dear, CARPOOL!!!!), PTO, fundraising (oh, dear, FUNDRAISING!!), and Junior Auxiliary for me.
Teachers started last week and PTO had a luncheon for them. I made this dessert and not a morsel was left. It’s very simple to make and I didn’t have to turn on the oven!
Lemon Crunch
I love that this dessert recipe is no-bake. It’s the perfect hot-weather dessert and great for lemon lovers. You know no everyone loves chocolate so this is always a good alternative for potlucks and entertaining. Plus, it’s really easy to make which makes it an extra good recipe.
This dessert has four layers, the crunchy bottom with is pretzels and vanilla wafers. A creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese is next. Then it’s topped with a tart lemon filling that has the flavor and consistency of an icebox lemon pie. It’s tart and sweet and I have to stop myself from eating it right out of the bowl. A simple spread of whipped cream or cool whip tops this easy dessert.
Do you like lemon desserts? What’s your favorite lemon dessert?
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Lemon Crunch
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Instructions
- Combine pretzels, margarine, and vanilla wafers. Press into a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Combine cream cheese and sugar. Beat until smooth. Fold in 8 oz Cool Whip. Spread over crust.
- Combine milk and lemon juice and spread over second layer.
- Top with remaining 8 oz Cool Whip. Store in refrigerator.
- Garnish with crushed pretzels or crushed vanilla wafers if desired.
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Cheri says
I made this yesterday for dessert.
Oh-My-Goodness!!! So Good!!!
I may use half pretzels and half vanilla wafers next time to increase that salty crunch on the bottom. But, honestly, it doesn’t need a thing, “except eating!,” as my huband says! Lol
Thank you for a delicious recipe and for dedicating your time to share it with others!
step885 says
Made this last night. My super picky husband LOVES it. The crust is a definite keeper. Smells and tastes similar to salted caramel. My only wish is that it was a little more tart but I will be making this again!
Joyce Fowler says
Always need a fast and easy recipe. Have you published a cook book? If so where can I purchase?
Bev says
Silly question here. Do you measure the pretzels and vanilla wafers before, or after they are crushed?
Carole says
What a fantastic collection of lemony delights you have! Thanks for linking up with Food on Friday.
AngieC says
Pinned it! Can't wait to try. Love that it's no bake. The weather here in California has been over 100 degrees this week!
The Mandatory Mooch says
Love lemon…looks delicious!! Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays at The Mandatory Mooch. Hope you will link up again this week. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nichi
Cornerstone Confessions says
This looks delish. I'm pinning and can't wait to try it out. Thanks for linking up to Titus 2 Tuesday. Hope to see you again this week!
Kathy
Christine says
My daughter doesn't start school until end of August.
LOVE the lemon crunch!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Sweet Bella Roos says
Yum! Always looking for “no bake” desserts during the summer! Thanks for linking up at Pin It Thursday!
Nancy W says
This looks devine!
Paula Jones says
Me too! I could have eaten the whole thing!!
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
Ohhhhh lemon anything is so lovely! I pinned it!